Reversible necktie



Jan. 20, 1953 Filed Dec. 14, 1948 S. SHERMAN 2,625,68 7 REVERSIBLE NECKTIE 4 Sheet's-Sheet 1 3mm/kw Jaz. f/ERMAN HTTORNE' YS Jan. 20, 1953 s. SHERMAN 2,625,587

REVERSIBLE NECKTIE Filed Dec. 14, 194s 4 sheets-sheet 2 wir #fran/vens' Jan. 20, 1953 s. SHERMAN REVERSIBLE NECKTIE f1 Sheets-Sheet 3 Filed Dec. 14, 1948 Jan. 20, 1953 s, SHERMAN REVERSIBLE NECKTIE 4 Sheets-Sheet 4 Filed Deo. 14, 1948 SMQ/Wto@ MIM This surface may be stamped with neck or collar sizes to facilitate adjustment of the length of tie A and isnever visible when the tie is in neck encircling position. On the opposite side of section a the material has, for purposes of description, large checks 8, while section b has a different material with small checks 9 (Fig. 1). It is therefore apparent that the tie element A comprises three different or contrasting color or pattern areas, a solid color or uniform pattern area on one surface and two different or contrasting areas on the opposite surface differing from each other and from said first mentioned area. The checks, colors or patterns of the respective areas '1, B and 9, are not to be considered in a limiting sense but simply for purposes of description.

While a bat-wing type of tie having reduced portions intermediate the end portions has been illustrated, it is, however. to be understood that the invention is applicable to other types, such as those having the same width throughout their lengths, or throughout the portions constituting the bow, and, also, where the tie band or string is constructed of one piece of material instead of two plies of material, as in the instant invention.

When it is desired to form a bow B the exposed surfaces of which, in the present instance, are intended to present a solid color 1 the tie or band A is initially arranged as follows:

Hold the end of section a with the left hand and the end of section b with the right hand and place around the neck or collar of the wearer with the solid color 7 exposed, then cross section a over section b and under and over and draw into a single knot at the throat, then fold section B upon itself as shown in Fig. 3, completing the first stage, then bring section a over said folded portions, completing the second stage (Fig. 4), then fold said section a upon itself and insert the folded portions, third stage (Fig. 5), through the knot in underlying relation with respect to the folded portion of section b and at the lines of folds draw said folded portions in opposite direction to bindingly tighten the band or vertical center exposed portion IIJ to complete the final stage and effect the finished bow B, Fig. 6, presenting a solid color '1.

To produce the second form'or tie B (Fig. 7), hold the end of section a with the left hand and section b with the right and with the solid color 1 exposed and with the tie A in position to encircle the neck and then reverse to expose the large and the small checks, and cross secton a over b and draw into a single knot, and then proceed with the tying operation, similar to that in connection with the form shown in Fig. 6, except that now the center portion l0 will present the large checks 8 and the remaining exposed surface will present the small checks 9 and as thus completed constituting tie #2.

To effect the third bow tie (Fig. 8), reverse the tie A end for end and hold the end of section b in the left hand and section a in the right hand to expose the respective small and large checks, then cross section b over section a and tie single knot, and then proceed as previously to complete the tying operation to effect the bow (Fig. 8) with the center iii presenting small checks S and the end surfaces 2 and 2' presenting the large checks S, and constituting tie #3.

To provide the fourth bow tie (Fig. 9) proceed same as with #3 by placing the tie A at the back of the neck, holding the end of section b in the left hand to expose the small checks 9 and section a in the right hand to expose the large checks 8,

then twist the left hand section b to expose the solid color then cross section b over section a and tie single knot, then proceed with the tying operation as before to effect the bow (Fig. 9) with the center l0 exposing the solid color 1 and the end surfaces exposing the large checks 8 and constituting the tie #4.

To effect the fifth tie (Fig. 10), proceed same as with #4 by placing the tie A about the neck holding the end of section b in the left hand to expose the small checks 9 and section a in the right hand to expose the large checks 8, then twist the right hand section a to expose the solid color 1, then cross section b over section a with the solid color exposed, and then tie the knot and proceed with the tying operation as before, to effect the bow (Fig. 10) with the center l0 exposing the small checks 9 and the end surfaces exposing the solid color 1, and constituting the tie 5.

To effect the sixth form of bow (Fig. l1) place the tie A at the back of the neck holding the end of section c in the left hand to expose the large checks 8 and the end of section b in the right hand to expose the small checks 9, twist the end b held in the right hand to expose the solid color then cross section a over section b with the solid color exposed, tie a single knot at the throat and proceed with the tying operation as before, to effect the bow (Fig. 1l) with the center portion i9 exposing the large checks 3 and the end surfaces exposing the solid color "I, and constituting the bow tie #6.

To provide the seventh form of bow tie (Fig. l2), proceed the same as with #6 by placing the tie A around the neck holding the end of section a in the left hand with the large checks 8 exposed and the end b in the right hand with the small checks 9 exposed, then twist the end a held in the left hand to expose the solid color l, then cross section a over section b with the solid color exposed, tie a single knot and proceed with the tying operation as before to effect the bow (Fig. l2) with the center l0 exposing the solid color 'i and the end surfaces exposing the small checks 9, thus constituting the bow tie #7.

From the above it will be apparent that I have designed a reversible necktie having on its opposite surfaces contrasting patterns, said patterns being arranged in a manner such that the tie may be arranged in bow formation to present seven different bows, thereby in effect producing from one tie six completed ties each with a different pattern combination, and one tie presenting a single pattern when arranged in bow formation so that the purchaser for the price of one necktie is enabled to effect in the tieing operation seven neckties, such construction being manufacturable at a reasonable cost, pleasing in appearance, and effective for the purposes intended.

Although in practice it has been found that the form of the invention illustrated in the accompanying drawings and referred to in the above description as the preferred embodiment is the most eiiicient and practical, yet realizing that conditions concurrent with the adoption of the invention will necessarily vary, it is desired to emphasize that various minor changes in details of construction, proportion and arrangement of parts, may be resortedto Within the scope of the appended claims without departing from or sacrificing any of the principles of this invention.

Having thus described the invention, what I desire protected by Letters Patent is as set forth in the following claims:

1. A bow-type necktie comprising a narrow elongated tie band including a pair of similar sections, a link interconnecting meeting ends of the tie band sections, each section of the tie band terminating in a pair of widened end portions and a relatively narrow portion joining each pair of the widened end portions, an anchor clasp adjustably mounted on one of the tie band sections, the said tie band section being loosely threaded through the said link and having va free end secured to the said clasp to form a loop, adjustment of the said clasp effecting adjustment of the length of the tie band sections for adjusting the tie to a selected collar size, the tie band section carrying the clasp being adjustably longer than the other of the pair of tie band sections, both of the said tie band sections comprising superposed pieces of material having meeting edges and means concealingly uniting the pieces of material along the meeting edges, the said superposed pieces of material forming opposite surfaces of the tie, a corresponding side of both sections being composed of the same material and presenting a uniform appearance throughout to an observer, the said loop of the said tie band section carrying the clasp having an inner surface of contrasting appearance, an opposite side of this section being composed of a contrasting material and pattern with respect to the side presenting the said uniform appearance, the corresponding side of the other tie section being composed of a still different material and pattern, the completed tie presenting a uniform appearance on one surface and two different and contrasting arcas on its opposite surface, the said surfaces and patterns thereon being disposed relative to each other so that the band sections united by the said link and clasp may be formed into a bow tie presenting selectively to an observer a uniform pattern tie effect and six different tie effects, each of the latter presenting a different combination of appearances selected from those of the respective surfaces.

2. A bow-type necktie comprising a narrow elongated tie band including a pair of similar sections, a link interconnecting meeting ends of the said sections, each section of tie band terminating in bow-forming portions when tied, an anchor clasp movably mounted on one of the band sections, the said section being loosely threaded through the said link and having a free end secured to the said clasp to ,form a loop, movement of the said clasp effecting adjustment of the length of the band sections for adjusting the tie to a selected collar size, the tie band section being adjustably longer than the other of the pair of tie band sections, both of the said tie band sections comprising superposed pieces of material having meeting edges, the said superposed pieces of material forming opposite surfaces of the tie, means concealingly uniting the said superposed pieces of material along the meeting edges thereof, a corresponding side of both sections being composed of the same material presenting a uniform overall appearance to an observer, an opposite side of the tie band section carrying the said clasp being composed of a contrasting material and pattern with respect to the side presenting the said uniform appearance, the corresponding side of the other tie section being composed of a still different material and pattern, the completed tie presenting a uniform appearance on one surface and two different and contrasting areas on its opposite surface, the said surfaces and patterns thereon being disposed relative to each other so that the band sections may be formed into a bow tie presenting selectively to an observer a uniform pattern tie effect and six different tie effects, each of the latter presenting a different combination of appearances selected from those of the respective surfaces.

SOL SHERMAN.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 1,044,168 Grossenbach Nov. 12, 1912 1,167,866 Wildman Jan. 11, 1916 1,208,167 Knotts Dec. 12, 1916 1,721.333 Cunningham July 16, 1929 1,826,035 Wolfson Oct. 6, 1931 FOREIGN PATENTS Number Country Date 13 Great Britain June 28, 1867 683,710 France June 17, 1930 

